These Are The Perfect Wines To Pair With Different Kinds Of Takeout
Sometimes, one of the best cures for a rough or super busy day is a bottle of wine and some takeout food.
Even if you have a general knowledge of which kinds of wine should be paired with which kinds of food, takeout can be a little taboo, and choosing the right bottle of wine for your dinner can get tricky.
So, if you’re looking for some specific kinds of wine to have on hand for your go-to takeout orders, here are some tasty pairings for you to try!
Chinese Food
If you’re a sucker for Chinese takeout and want to enjoy it with a bottle of wine, a solid Pinot Grigio is an excellent go-to.
I love Pinot Grigio, and it’ll always be my go-to wine choice, but it’s especially great for takeout Chinese. Crunchy, sweet, and decadent foods like crab rangoons, egg rolls, and fried rice can be enjoyed with the citrusy notes of a Pinot Grigio.
Italian Food
While eating out at an Italian restaurant and pairing your lovely pasta or pizza with a bottle of wine recommended by your server is fabulous, sometimes you don’t have the energy to go out and want to enjoy it all from home.
For Italian dishes loaded with tomato sauce like lasagna, spaghetti bolognese, etc., try them alongside a nice red Chianti or Pinot Noir. If you’re enjoying a creamy, buttery, or cheesy Italian dish like an Alfredo sauce or a chicken dish, try a lovely Chardonnay.
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American Food
You don’t always have to pair your favorite American barbecue foods like burgers, fries, or chicken tenders with a beer. Feel free to class those dishes up a bit with a glass of wine!
A good burger goes well with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, as it’s a wine often recommended with red meat. But if you prefer white wine, Chardonnay is a great option to pair with all those flavors in American diner-type foods.
Indian Food
I love ordering Indian food for dinner as a special treat, especially as a fun way to switch up the foods I normally eat during the week to make things more exciting. There are so many flavor profiles in Indian food, with all the spices and heat.
If you love to order your Indian food spicy, which is often the best, you’ll want to cool things down with a nice bottle of chilled white wine. Riesling often gets a bad rap for being too sweet, but that touch of sweetness can offer a nice way to balance all the spices you’re eating.
If Riesling is too sweet for you, Sauvignon Blanc is a good choice too!
Hopefully, now you’ll feel a little more prepared the next time you’re craving takeout and wine. Sit back, relax, tuck in, pop the cork, and enjoy!
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